NTSB investigations, UT

50 cases where the phase of flight was Taxi.

Cases per year

19642026
NTSB investigations, UT per year, 1964–2026: 50 cases
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Latest cases

Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "WITH phase_names(main, name) AS (VALUES (100, 'Prior to flight'), (150, 'Standing'), (200, 'Pushback/towing'), (250, 'Taxi'), (300, 'Takeoff'), (350, 'Initial climb'), (400, 'Enroute'), (450, 'Maneuvering'), (500, 'Approach'), (550, 'Landing'), (600, 'Emergency descent'), (650, 'Uncontrolled descent'), (700, 'Post-impact'), (750, 'After landing'), (800, 'Other'), (990, 'Unknown')),
    crosswalk(code, main, name) AS (VALUES (500, 150, 'Standing'), (501, 150, 'Standing - pre-flight'), (502, 150, 'Standing - starting engine(s)'), (503, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) operating'), (504, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) not operating'), (505, 150, 'Standing - idling rotors'), (510, 250, 'Taxi'), (511, 200, 'Taxi - pushback/tow'), (512, 250, 'Taxi - to takeoff'), (513, 250, 'Taxi - from landing'), (514, 250, 'Taxi - aerial'), (520, 300, 'Takeoff'), (521, 300, 'Takeoff - roll/run'), (522, 350, 'Takeoff - initial climb'), (523, 300, 'Takeoff - aborted'), (530, 400, 'Climb'), (531, 400, 'Climb - to cruise'), (540, 400, 'Cruise'), (541, 400, 'Cruise - normal'), (542, 400, 'Maneuvering - holding (IFR)'), (550, 400, 'Descent'), (551, 400, 'Descent - normal'), (552, 600, 'Descent - emergency'), (553, 650, 'Descent - uncontrolled'), (560, 500, 'Approach'), (561, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - downwind'), (562, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base turn'), (563, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final'), (564, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - final approach'), (565, 500, 'Go-around (VFR)'), (566, 500, 'Approach - IAF to FAF/outer marker (IFR)'), (567, 500, 'Approach - FAF/outer marker to threshold (IFR)'), (568, 500, 'Circling (IFR)'), (569, 500, 'Missed approach (IFR)'), (570, 550, 'Landing'), (571, 550, 'Landing - flare/touchdown'), (572, 550, 'Landing - roll'), (573, 550, 'Landing - aborted'), (574, 550, 'Emergency landing'), (575, 550, 'Emergency landing after takeoff'), (576, 600, 'Emergency descent/landing'), (580, 450, 'Maneuvering'), (581, 450, 'Maneuvering - aerial application'), (582, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to reverse direction'), (583, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)'), (590, 450, 'Hover'), (591, 450, 'Hover - in ground effect'), (592, 450, 'Hover - out of ground effect'), (600, 800, 'Other'), (610, 990, 'Unknown')),
    current_codes AS (
      SELECT e.case_mkey, TRY_CAST(e.\"tier1Number\" AS INTEGER) AS code,
        row_number() OVER (PARTITION BY e.case_mkey ORDER BY coalesce(e.\"isDefiningEvent\", false) DESC, e.position) AS n
      FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e
      WHERE e.aircrafts_position = 1 AND e.\"tier1Number\" GLOB '[1-9][0-9]*'
        AND (e.\"isDefiningEvent\" OR e.case_mkey IN (SELECT \"mKey\" FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' WHERE \"isPre1982\"))
    ),
    phases AS (
      SELECT case_mkey, 'current' AS scheme, code, CASE WHEN code >= 990 THEN 990 ELSE code // 50 * 50 END AS main
      FROM current_codes WHERE n = 1
      UNION ALL
      SELECT o.case_mkey, 'older', o.\"phaseOfFlightCode\", w.main
      FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o JOIN crosswalk w ON w.code = o.\"phaseOfFlightCode\"
      WHERE o.aircrafts_position = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.case_mkey NOT IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM current_codes)
    ),
    case_phases AS (
      SELECT p.*, c.\"eventDate\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal' AS fatal, a.aircraft_model_code
      FROM phases p JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = p.case_mkey
      LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = p.case_mkey AND a.position = 1
      WHERE c.\"eventDate\" >= DATE '1962-01-01' AND p.main IN (SELECT main FROM phase_names)
    )
  SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
  WHERE c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'UT' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 250)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

NTSB DCA24LA245Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737 · Salt Lake City, UTDelta Air Lines flight 2046 flight crew's incorrect evaluation of the clearance between their airplane and Delta Air Lines flight 2046 as they turned onto a perpendicular taxiway.Jul 27, 2024 · N853DN · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB WPR22LA323Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182K · Tooele, UTLoss of brake pressure to both sets of brakes during taxi due to failed brake caliper O-ring seals, which resulted in a loss of directional control.Aug 30, 2022 · N3094Q · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA275Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180C · Ogden, UTThe pilot’s loss of directional control while taxiing at high speed, which resulted in a ground loop.Jul 4, 2021 · N9193T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC18LA049Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLearjet 60 · Salt Lake City, UTThe flight crew’s failure to fully disengage the parking brake before taxi, which resulted in a brake fire.Jun 26, 2018 · N57 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKarpayev Vladyslav V RV-9 · Moab, UTThe pilot’s selection of an unsuitable taxiway, which resulted in the wings striking hidden fence posts.Nov 24, 2017 · N666BK · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA235Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRaytheon B200 · Richfield, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain separation from a fence post during taxi at night.Apr 15, 2017 · N481HC · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA215Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 560XL · Spanish Fork, UTThe Captain's decision to taxi on a closed taxiway, which resulted in a collision with a parked construction vehicle. Contributing to the accident was a ground crew employee's decision to move barricades from the closed taxiway.Aug 5, 2015 · N560JF · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA477Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStarduster II SA-300 · West Jordan, UTThe pilot of the other airplane's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with the standing airplane.Sep 24, 2011 · N23UT · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB WPR09IA123Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-120ER · Salt Lake City, UTThe flight crew's failure to maintain clearance from the stationary vehicle while taxiing.Feb 21, 2009 · N270YV · Minor damageNTSB SEA08CA211Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Bluff, UTThe pilot's encounter with the rough, uneven, and eroded condition of the airstrip.Sep 26, 2008 · N4646A · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07CA171Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta II · Park City, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM during hover taxi. A contributing factor was the high density altitude weather condition.Jun 18, 2007 · N712U · Substantial damageNTSB DEN05IA098Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-524 · Salt Lake City, UTthe left wing walker's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout. Contributing factors were his inadequate initial training, and the failure of other ground personnel to follow company procedures/directives.Jun 20, 2005 · N24633 · Minor damageNTSB DEN03LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Bountiful, UTthe pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the aerial taxi. Factors contributing to the accident were the oscillating cyclic, the pilot's diverted attention, and the gusting crosswind.Jun 28, 2003 · N3623U · Substantial damageNTSB DEN99LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportButler SX-300 · Hill Afb, UTA failure of the left main landing gear attachment for undetermined reasons.Jun 12, 1999 · N120J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96IA131Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 767-332 · Salt Lake City, UTfailure of maintenance personnel to properly disconnect (disengage) the right integrated drive generator (IDG) in compliance with the MEL dispatch procedure, which allowed the right IDG to overheat. Factors relating to the incident were: low oil pressure in…Jun 20, 1996 · N136DL · Minor damageNTSB SEA95LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Panguitch, UTthe pilot's misjudgment of the distance from the sign post.Aug 8, 1995 · N23AF · Substantial damageNTSB SEA94LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S-2B · Salt Lake City, UTThe inadequate visual lookout by the instructor and dual student. Factors include sunglare and the tug left on the taxiway.Jul 26, 1994 · N8026 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA93LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B3 · Brigham City, UTThe location of unmarked electrical transmission wires over a designated airport taxiway. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's lack of expectancy to encounter wires above an arpt taxiway, and his diverted attention due to the close proximity of…Jan 24, 1993 · N39088 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA92FA045Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Wellington, UTThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions and an excessive rate of descent. Factors contributing to the accident were fog, rain, low ceilings, night conditions, snow covered terrain and pilot disorientation.Feb 12, 1992 · N5003U · DestroyedNTSB DEN89FA070Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA-227-AC · Salt Lake City, UTThe failure of captain of N169SW to maintain a visual lookout while taxiing his aircraft allowing his aircraf to creep into the stationary aircraft in front of him.Jan 30, 1989 · N169SW · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB DEN88LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · West Jordon, UTJun 15, 1988 · N70471 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN84LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Ogden, UTThe plt got out of the acft to check the starter solenoid by turning the propeller. He left the mags on and the brakes off. When the prop was turned the acft started and collided with a parked acft.Apr 7, 1984 · N2940T · Substantial damageNTSB DEN82DTM08Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEnstrom 280C · Midway, UTThe aircraft crashed while being moved about 150 ft from the parking area to a storage building. There was about 2 1/2 ft of fresh snow on the ground. The snow had been cleared from the parking area in front of the storage building. However, a snow cat had…Jan 2, 1982 · N51735 · DestroyedNTSB DEN79FTC02Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Bountiful, UTSep 12, 1978 · N7989W · Substantial damageNTSB DEN78FTM26Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Provo, UTJun 25, 1978 · N92002 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN78FA038Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech BE-65 · Salt Lake City, UTApr 20, 1978 · N20 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN77DTM11Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr 112TC · Vernal, UTFeb 18, 1977 · N1866J · Substantial damageNTSB DEN76FTM42Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Salt Lake City, UTJul 31, 1976 · N5415B · Substantial damageNTSB DEN76FTM26Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 182E · Salt Lake City, UTApr 25, 1976 · N3195Y · Substantial damageNTSB DEN75FTM16Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Salt Lake City, UTJun 12, 1975 · N72078 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN73FTM22Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 320C · Ogden, UTFeb 20, 1973 · N3017T · Substantial damageNTSB DEN73FTM10Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 35 · Delta, UTSep 4, 1972 · N2832V · Substantial damageNTSB DEN71DXT16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Aneth, UTSep 6, 1970 · N4650B · Substantial damageNTSB DEN70D0149Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7BCM · Vernal, UTDec 7, 1969 · N68588 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB DEN70F0126Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-12 · Ogden, UTNov 8, 1969 · N3505M · Substantial damageNTSB DEN70D0049Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Woods Cross, UTAug 11, 1969 · N4814X · Substantial damageNTSB DEN70D0054Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Woods Cross, UTAug 5, 1969 · N81973 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN69F0237Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Milford, UTApr 5, 1969 · CF-NJQ · Substantial damageNTSB DEN69D0208Accident · No injuriesClosedBell-Carson 47G · Provo, UTFeb 8, 1969 · N868Z · Substantial damageNTSB DEN69D0036Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Provo, UTMay 21, 1968 · N9907T · Substantial damageNTSB DEN67D0266Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Milford, UTMar 26, 1967 · N6321D · Substantial damageNTSB DEN67D0210Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 35 · Lehi, UTJan 18, 1967 · N3166V · Substantial damageNTSB DEN67I0036Incident · No injuriesClosedConvair 580 · Salt Lake City, UTDec 14, 1966 · N73155 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN67D0118Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Midvale, UTSep 1, 1966 · N2970D · Substantial damageNTSB DEN66F0048Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 175 · Salt Lake City, UTAug 5, 1965 · N6770E · Substantial damageNTSB DEN66F0059Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Salt Lake City, UTAug 3, 1965 · N7079T · Substantial damageNTSB DEN65D0104Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Cedar City, UTMay 22, 1965 · N3778S · Substantial damageNTSB DEN65D0031Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Vernal, UTMar 11, 1965 · N2661Y · Substantial damageNTSB DEN65D0048Accident · No injuriesClosedBeechcraft 35 · Panguitch, UTSep 12, 1964 · N2875V · Substantial damageNTSB UNK64X0254Accident · No injuriesClosedBeechcraft E18S · Moab, UTJan 15, 1964 · N4966B · Substantial damage